CVICU Registered Nurse
Salt Lake City, Utah
University of Utah Health Care

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Rotating shifts available (Nights OR rotating Day/Night)
• Up to 10 days Return to Office (RTO) per 13-week contract, with additional RTO prorated based on contract length

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience within the last year
• Experience with:

  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Swan-Ganz catheter
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) devices including Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Left/Right Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Candidates must not currently reside in Utah (locals not accepted)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• E-Verify compliance required
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County, nationwide, and federal criminal checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry check
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and updated monthly
• 11-panel drug screen including MDMA within 30 days of start (valid for 2 years)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Annual respirator medical clearance and fit testing if respirator use is required

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer showing immunity required (vaccine series alone not accepted)
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for RNs
• Candidates with latex allergies will be accommodated with non-latex gloves

Additional Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Three professional references required, including at least one supervisor/manager reference
• Annual skills checklist required
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and night work
• All health documentation must be submitted and approved prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Locals (residing in Utah) are not eligible for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and night work
• All health documentation must be submitted and approved prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with advanced critical care skills and specialized device experience seeking a travel contract in Utah.